Tickets: General admission tickets are $15 and are available at the church office during office hours and Sunday mornings after worship services. Tickets are also available by credit card for an additional fee online at www.itickets.com/events/302310.html or by phone at 800-965-9324.

SERVICES, PROGRAMS

What: Holy service of consecration to the Bishopric for Sr. Elder Sharon C. Martin

Special guests: City and county elected officials, spiritual leaders, high school athletic directors, community college educators, financial aid counselors, GED and high school diploma advisors, the Employment Security Commission, youth empowerment and youth mentors, health wellness, domestic violence advocates, substance abuse counselors, Ray Rice Martial Arts and more

Information: 864-461-7178

What: Singles ministry program

When: 3 p.m. March 24

Where: Adams Chapel AME Zion, Kings Mountain

Details: Speaker is the Rev. Antwonn Lynch of Mount Hebron Baptist, Gastonia; program extended to singles and couples

Details: Women of all ages invited; admission free with a ticket; child care for children through pre-school available by reservation; theme is “My Relationship Matters”; event includes brunch, activities, music guests and speakers; music guests are Jill Parker and Rachel Roby; speakers are Holly Sweat and Katie Graves; tickets and child care reservations available at church office or by calling 704-482-3467

What: Women's fair

When: 11 a.m. March 23

Where: First Baptist, Earl

Details: Photo booth, scavenger hunts, games, food, and fun

SEND US YOUR NEWS

Send announcements to Church News, The Star , P.O. Box 48, Shelby, NC 28151, fax to 704-484-0805 or email to lifestyles@shelbystar.com. Church news must be received by Wednesday at noon to be published the following Friday on a space available basis. Type or print announcements on an 8½-by-11-inch sheet of paper. Include church address and contact telephone number.